Bride of the Shadow King - by Sylvia Mercedes (Paperback)

About the Book

"The viral TikTok fantasy romance, now in a special print edition! An outcast princess makes a political marriage with a reluctant king to save both their kingdoms in this first book in the Bride of the Shadow King series-with an exclusive bonus scene, in print only! Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. She's told her gods-gift makes her a liability to the crown, and has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things. When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice. Though not eager to take a human bride, King Vor is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement. So why can't he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?"--

Book Synopsis

The viral TikTok fantasy romance, now in a special print edition with exclusive bonus material!

An outcast princess makes a political marriage with a reluctant king to save both their kingdoms in this first book in the viral Bride of the Shadow King series.

Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. She's told her gods-gift makes her a liability to the crown, and has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.

When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice.

King Vor is not eager to take a human bride, but he is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement.

So why can't he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?

Review Quotes

"Sylvia Mercedes hits every note that romantasy readers want in a novel!"--New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen

"Utterly swoonworthy!"--USA Today bestselling author Elise Kova

"Really enjoyable!"--USA Today bestselling author Ruby Dixon

"Bride of the Shadow King is one of my favourite romantasy reads. This wonderfully immersive and emotionally mesmerising book is a real treasure. It had me completely bespelled by its gorgeous, rich worldbuilding and by the slow, heart-stirring relationship that develops between Faraine and Vor. Sylvia Mercedes writes both cleverly and beautifully, and I hope everyone who loves fantasy romance will discover the magic of her worlds."--USA Today bestselling author India Holton

"The thrilling first in a romantasy trilogy from Mercedes layers plentiful intrigue and action with delicate worldbuilding and vibrant characters... By turns tender and tense, this addictive beginning will leave readers excited to find out what happens next."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About the Author

Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and the feline duo affectionately known as The Fluffy Brothers. When she's not writing she's . . . okay, let's be honest. When she's not writing, she's running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels.
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But mostly she's writing.